Thyme vs Rosemary
A side-by-side guide to substituting Rosemary for Thyme (or vice versa).
Use 0.75 tsp of Rosemary for every 1 tsp of Thyme.
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Rosemary
Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp)
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Notes: Rosemary is more pungent and piney than thyme. Use about 3/4 the amount to avoid overpowering; works well in savory dishes.
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Rosemary is more pungent and piney than thyme. Use about 3/4 the amount to avoid overpowering; works well in savory dishes. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp).
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Yes — Rosemary is more pungent and piney than thyme. Use about 3/4 the amount to avoid overpowering; works well in savory dishes. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp).
Use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Rosemary is more pungent and piney than thyme..
Rosemary is one of the options SubSwap lists for Thyme. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Thyme substitutes.
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